Bulkhead Module

54.01
General Information
050

General Information
The Bulkhead Module (BHM) is the primary module of the vehicle electrical system, and controls the operation of the
other multiplex modules in the system and a variety of other vehicle components either directly or indirectly.
The Bulkhead Module is mounted in an opening on the frontwall slightly below and outboard of the steering column. It
has four harness connections on the engine compartment side of the frontwall and three harness connections on the cab
side. Connections on the engine side are: the forward chassis harness, the engine harness, and two to the frontwall
harnesses. Connections on the cab side include up to three dash harness connectors.
For more information about the vehicle electrical system, see Section 54.00, Electrical System.

Bulkhead Module Replacement

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Replacement
IMPORTANT: It is normally not necessary to replace the Bulkhead Module. Removing and installing the electronic
Bulkhead Module controller should be a last resort to solving electrical problems, unless the unit needs replacing due to
physical damage. Follow troubleshooting procedures in this section to help solve electrical problems involving this
module before replacing either the Bulkhead Module or Chassis Module. If troubleshooting indicates a malfunction of
either module, try reflashing the parameters and the software before replacing the module. Check external wiring. Also
see Section 54.00, Electrical System, for more information about the vehicle electrical system in general.
1. Tilt the hood.

2. Disconnect the negative leads from the batteries.

NOTE: The Bulkhead Module is located on the frontwall outboard of the steering column. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
3. Unplug bulkhead harnesses B1–B4 from the engine compartment side of the frontwall.

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 1. Connection B1, Forward Chassis Harness
2. Connection B2, Engine Harness
3. Connection B3, Frontwall Harness
4. Connection B4, Frontwall Harness
5. Frontwall
6. Connection B5, Dash Harness
7. Connection B6, Dash Harness
8. Connection B7, Dash Harness
Figure 1 Bulkhead Module (isometric view)

1. Wiper Linkage Arm

2. Bulkhead Module
3. Hood Support Bracket
4. Quarter Fender
5. Power Distribution Module

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Figure 2 Bulkhead Module (engine compartment side)
4. Unplug bulkhead harnesses B5–B7 from the Bulkhead Module on the cab side of the frontwall. See Fig. 3.

1. Interior Cab Wall

2. Connection B5, Dash Harness
3. Connection B6, Dash Harness
4. Connection B7, Dash Harness
5. Bulkhead Module, Cab Side
Figure 3 Bulkhead Module (cab side)
5. Remove the Torx fasteners securing the Bulkhead Module to the cab side of the frontwall and remove the module
by pulling it through the frontwall opening into the cab.

NOTE: Use ServiceLink to flash the Bulkhead Module for loading vehicle specific features.
6. Place the Bulkhead Module through the frontwall opening from the cab side, then install and tighten the Torx
screws 48 lbf·in (540 N·cm).

7. Plug in bulkhead harnesses B5–B7 to the Bulkhead Module on the cab side of the frontwall.

8. Plug in bulkhead harnesses B1–B4 to the Bulkhead Module on the engine side of the frontwall.

9. Connect the batteries.

10. Verify correct operation of the Bulkhead Module by cycling electrical components.

Troubleshooting
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NOTE: The output for the following functions can be controlled by optional software in addition to the functionality shown
here.

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Back-Up Alarm
The back-up alarm enables whenever the keyswitch is in the ignition position and activates when the transmission
selector is in reverse.
The back-up alarm produces an intermittent beeping sound until the transmission selector is no longer in reverse or there
is no ignition power.

Back-Up Alarm Input

Input Type Function Mux Connect Pin

Devic or
e
Transmission in reverse Parameter on data bus: Parameter used to notify the — — —
Vehicle transmission in controller that the vehicle
reverse gear transmission is in reverse gear
Ignition Vehicle ignition switch Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A3
ignition switch is in the ignition
position.

Table 1 Back-Up Alarm Input

Back-Up Alarm Output

Output Function Module Connector Pin

Back-up alarm Body back-up alarm output CHM C5 J

Table 2 Back-Up Alarm Output

Rear Emergency Door

The rear emergency door enables whenever the keyswitch is in the ignition position or the accessory position.
The panel buzzer and the rear door buzzer sound when the rear door latch is opened.
The panel buzzer and the rear door buzzer turn off when the rear door latch is closed.

Rear Emergency Door Input

Input Type Function Mux Connect Pin

Devic or
e
Rear latch switch (latch Body momentary switch Switch rests open and passes BHM B6 A7
closed) located on rear emergency GND to C2 electronic
door latch assembly components when the latch is
opened

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 ACC Vehicle ignition switch in Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A1
ACC position ignition switch is in the ACC
(accessory) position
IGN Vehicle ignition switch in Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A3
ON position ignition switch is in the ON
position

Table 3 Rear Emergency Door Input

Rear Emergency Door Output

Output Function Module Connector Pin

Panel buzzer Switch panel buzzer 1 SHM J1 D
Rear door buzzer Rear door latch buzzer BHM B5 A

Table 4 Rear Emergency Door Output

Body Taillights
The body taillights output is activated when the park/headlamp switch is in the park lamp or headlamp position.

Body Taillights Input

Input Type Function Mux Connect Pin

Devic or
e
Park lamps Parameter on data bus: Parameter used to notify the BHM B6 B9
Vehicle park lamps controller that the park lamp
circuit is active.
Headlamps Parameter on data bus: Parameter used to notify the BHM B6 B10
Vehicle headlamps controller that the headlamp
circuit is active.

Table 5 Body Taillights Input

Body Taillights Output

Output Function Module Connector Pin

Lower left tail lamp Body lower left tail lamp outputs SHM J2 E
Upper left tail lamp Body upper left tail lamp outputs SHM J3 F

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 Lower right tail lamp Body lower right tail lamp outputs SHM J2 F
Upper right tail lamp Body upper right tail lamp outputs SHM J3 K

Table 6 Body Taillights Output

Right-Side Electric Entrance Door

The electric entrance door is operated by a linear actuator controlled by a momentary paddle switch
(momentary/off/momentary).
The right side electric entrance door enables whenever the keyswitch is in the ON or ACC (accessory) position.
NOTE: The SSID for this function is 283.

Right-Side Electric Entrance Door Input

Input Type Function Mux Connect Pin

Devic or
e
Entrance door switch Rocker switch: ID 3—Activates electric door — — —
Momentary switch rests in OPEN circuit
OFF position ID 2—OFF (rest)
ID 1—Activates electric door
CLOSE circuit
ACC Vehicle ignition switch in Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A1
ACC position ignition switch is in the ACC
(accessory) position
IGN Vehicle ignition switch in Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A3
the ON position ignition switch is in the ON
position

Table 7 Right-Side Electric Entrance Door Input

Right-Side Electric Entrance Door Output

Output Function Module Connector Pin

Door open Front entrance door open circuit SHM J1 A
controlled by rocker switch located on
the switch panel
Door close Front entrance door close circuit SHM J1 E
controlled by rocker switch located on
the switch panel

Table 8 Right-Side Electric Entrance Door Output

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ID/Marker Lights
The ID and marker lights activate with the vehicle park lamp circuit.

ID/Marker Lights Input

Input Type Function Mux Connect Pin

Devic or
e
Park lamps Parameter on data bus: Parameter used to notify the BHM B6 B9
Vehicle park lamps controller that the park lamp
circuit is active.
Headlamps Parameter on data bus: Parameter used to notify the BHM B6 B10
Vehicle headlamps controller that the headlamp
circuit is active.

Table 9 ID/Marker Lights Input

ID/Marker Lights Output

Output Function Module Connector Pin

ID lights Body ID light output EXM1 C1 A, H, J
ID/Marker lights Body marker light output BHM B5 F

Table 10 ID/Marker Lights Output

Passenger Dome Light

The passenger dome light system is driven by two separate circuits, one for the front and one for the rear.
The system is enabled whenever the keyswitch is in the ON or the ACC (accessory) position.
The on/off dome switch activates both circuits.
NOTE: The SSID for this function is 274.

Passenger Dome Light Input

Input Type Function Mux Connect Pin

Devic or
e
Dome Light Switch Rocker switch: ID 3—Activates front and rear — — —
Off/on switch rests in OFF dome light circuits
position ID 1—Turns off front and rear
interior light circuits

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 ACC Vehicle ignition switch in Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A1
ACC position ignition switch is in the ACC
(accessory) position
IGN Vehicle ignition switch in Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A3
the ON position ignition switch is in the ON
position

Table 11 Passenger Dome Light Input

Passenger Dome Light Output

Output Function Module Connector Pin

Front dome light Front passenger interior light circuit SHM J3 G
Rear dome light Rear passenger interior light circuit SHM J3 M

Table 12 Passenger Dome Light Output

Service Brake
The service brake circuit enables regardless of the ignition key switch position.
Pressing the service brake pedal activates the brake pilot light and the rear brake lights.

Service Brake Input

Input Type Function Mux Connect Pin

Devic or
e
Service brake switch Switch located on vehicle Notify system that the vehicle SHM J1 R
service brake pedal service brake has been pressed
mechanism

Table 13 Service Brake Input

Service Brake Output

Output Function Module Connector Pin

Lower left brake lamps Body lower left brake lamp output SHM J3 H
Upper left brake lamps Body upper left brake lamp output CHM C1 N
Lower right brake lamps Body lower right brake lamp output SHM J2 R
Upper right brake lamps Body upper right brake lamp output CHM C1 L

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Table 14 Service Brake Output

Stepwell Lights
The stepwell lights are enabled whenever the keyswitch is in the ON or the ACC (accessory) position.
The stepwell lights activate with any passenger dome light switch.
The entrance door light(s) operate in unison with the stepwell lights.

Stepwell Lights Input

Input Type Function Mux Connect Pin

Devic or
e
Dome Light Switch Rocker switch: ID 3—Activates dome light — — —
Off/on switch rests in OFF circuits
position ID 1—Turns off dome light
circuits
ACC Vehicle ignition switch in Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A1
ACC position ignition switch is in the ACC
(accessory) position
IGN Vehicle ignition switch in Notifies the controller that the BHM B6 A3
the ON position ignition switch is in the ON
position

Table 15 Stepwell Lights Input

Stepwell Lights Output

Output Function Module Connector Pin

Stepwell light Front entrance stepwell light circuit BHM B4 E, F
Entrance door light Front entrance door light circuit EXM1 C1, C2, C3 G, H, N
Located in roof sheet above entrance
door stepwell
Located exterior, left of entrance door,
lower side skirt to illuminate ground
below steps
Located exterior above entrance door
to illuminate ground below steps

Table 16 Stepwell Lights Output

Fault Code Information

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Fault Code Information

The information below contains all proprietary Bulkhead Module (BHM) fault codes for J1587 and J1939 data bus
protocols, how to view these codes, and what they mean. The fault codes can be seen on the instrument cluster. The
mode/reset switch is used to scroll through the displays on the message display screen. For more information on the
mode/reset switch see
Chapter 3 of the
Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Driver's Manual. Each fault code contains three distinct pieces of information, as described
below.
J1587 fault codes consist of the following, in this order:
In ServiceLink, J1587 fault codes are shown under J1708. J1587 and J1708 are essentially the same data bus protocol.
• Module Identifier (MID)–Identifies which Electronic Control Unit (ECU) the fault is coming from. The J1587 MID
identifying all Bulkhead Information Module faults is 164.
• Subsystem Identifier (SID)–Indicates what function on the ECU has failed. All J1587 SIDs for the BHM are listed
in Table 1.
• Failure Mode Indicator (FMI)–Indicates in what way the function failed.
References such as BHM B1.A (beginning with SID 050 in Table 1) indicate that the fault is sensed to be coming from
the Bulkhead Module, connector B1, pin A. Similarly, CHM indicates the Chassis Module, and EXM1-5 indicates the first
through fifth Expansion Module on a vehicle.
J1939 faults consist of the following, in this order:
NOTE: As the SAE J1939 subcommittee approves new SPNs for use in J1939 messaging on a continual basis, J1939
SPNs used for diagnostic messages could change when the Bulkhead Module part changes.
• Source Address (SA)–Identifies which ECU the fault is coming from. The J1939 SA identifying all Bulkhead
Module faults is 33.
• Suspect Parameter Number (SPN)–Indicates what function on the ECU has failed. All J1939 SPNs for the BHM
are listed in Table 2.
• Failure Mode Indicator (FMI)–Indicates in what way the function failed.
Also included is a reference table of all FMIs for both data bus protocols. See Table 3.

J1587 SIDs for Bulkhead Module (BHM) MID 164

SID Description Possible

FMI
000 Backlighting Dimmer Switch Fault 7
001 Clutch Switch Fault 7
002 Reserved for Future Use —
003 Headlamp Switch Disagreement—Both Park and On 7
Inputs are CLOSED
004 Stalk Switch High Beam Input Fault 2
005 Ignition Switch Fault 7

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006 Marker Interrupt Switch Fault 7
007 Stalk Switch Disagreement—Both Wiper High and Wiper 2
Low Inputs are ON
008 Stalk Switch Disagreement—Wiper On/Off Input is OFF 2
and Wiper High or Low Input is ON
009 Wiper Park Input Fault 7
010 ICU3-M2 Hazard Switch CAN Feedback Error 2
011 Stalk Switch Left Turn Signal Input Fault 2
012 Stalk Switch Right Turn Signal Input Fault 2
013 Stalk Switch Washer Switch Input Fault 2
014 Stalk Switch Wiper On/Off Input Fault 2
015 Stalk Switch Wiper Low Input Fault 2
016 Stalk Switch Wiper High Input Fault 2
017 Wheel Based Vehicle Speed CAN Message Error 2
018 Wake-up Hardware Fault (modules are kept awake) 7
019 Unknown Keep Awake Fault (modules are kept awake) 7
020 Extra Smart Switch 7
021 Duplicate Smart Switch 7
022 Missing Smart Switch 7
025 End of Frame Air Unexpected Pressure Feedback 7
026 End of Frame Air No Pressure Feedback 7
027 Axle Lift Unexpected Pressure Feedback 7
028 Axle Lift No Pressure Feedback 7
031 Suspension Proportioning Unexpected Pressure 7
Feedback
032 Suspension Proportioning No Pressure Feedback 7
033 Cigar Lighter Output Fault 7
034 BHM/ICU3-M2 Ignition Mismatch 7
035 BHM/ICU3-M2 Hazard Switch Mismatch 2
036 BHM/ICU3-M2 Wiper Park Mismatch 2
037 Missing Transmission CAN Message 9
038 Missing Chassis Module CAN Message 9
039 Remote Bucket Switch Stuck Fault 7
040 Axle Lift 2 Feedback Fault 7
041 Axle Lift 2 No Feedback Fault 7

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 042 PTO 1 Feedback Fault 7
043 PTO 1 No Feedback Fault 7
044 PTO 2 Feedback Fault 7
045 PTO 2 No Feedback Fault 7
046-049 Reserved For Future Use —
050 BHM B1.A 3,4
051 BHM B1.F, B1.P, B2.K, B2.L, B6.A8 5,6
052 BHM B1.J 3,4
053 BHM B1.K, B5.C 5,6
054 BHM B1.L 5,6
055 BHM B1.N 3,4
056 BHM B1.R 5,6
057 BHM B2.M 5,6
058 BHM B3.D 3,4
059 BHM B3.E 3,4,5,6
060 BHM B3.F 5,6
061 BHM B3.G 5,6
062 BHM B3.H 5,6
063 BHM B4.B 5,6
064 BHM B4.E, B4.F 3,4,5,6
065 BHM B4.G 3,4
066 BHM B4.K 3,4
067 BHM B4.M, B5.E 3,4,5,6
068 BHM B5.A, B7.A12 5,6
069 BHM B6.A9, B6.A10 5,6
070 BHM B5.B 5,6
071 BHM B5.D 5,6
072 BHM B5.F 3,4,5,6
073 BHM B5.G 3,4,5,6
074 BHM B5.H, B7.A1 3,4,5,6
075 CHM C1.A, C1.H, C1.J 5,6
076 CHM C1.G, C2.H, C3.N 5,6
077 CHM C1.L 5,6
078 CHM C1.N 5,6

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079 CHM C1.P, C2.E, C3.R 5,6
080 CHM C2.A 3,4
081 CHM C2.F, C4.C, C4.D, C4.L, C4.M 3,4,5,6
082 CHM C3.A 3,4,5,6
083 CHM C3.C, C3.D 5,6
084 CHM C3.E 3,4
085 CHM C3.F 3,4
086 CHM C3.J 3,4
087 CHM C3.K 5,6
088 CHM C3.L 5,6
089 CHM C4.F 5,6
090 CHM C4.J 3,4
091 CHM C4.K 5,6
092 CHM C4.P 3,4
093 CHM C5.A 3,4
094 CHM C5.B 3,4
095 CHM C5.F 3,4
096 CHM C5.G 3,4
097 CHM C5.H 3,4
098 CHM C5.J 3,4
099 CHM C5.L 3,4
100 CHM C5.M 3,4
101 EXM1 C1.A, C1.H, C1.C 5,6
101 EXM1 C4.K 5,6
101 EXM1 C3.L 5,6
101 EXM1 C2.F, C4.C, C4.D, C4.L, C4.M 3,4,5,6
101 EXM1 C1.N 5,6
101 EXM1 C1.L 5,6
101 EXM1 C1P, C2.E, C3.R 5,6
101 EXM1 C1.G, C2.H, C3.N 5,6
101 EXM1 C2.A 3,4
101 EXM1 C3.A 3,4,5,6
101 EXM1 C3.C, C3.D 5,6
101 EXM1 C3.K 5,6

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101 EXM1 C4.F 5,6
101 EXM1 C5.H 3,4
101 EXM1 C5.C 3,4
101 EXM1 C5.L 3,4
101 EXM1 C5.M 3,4
101 EXM1 C3.E 3,4
101 EXM1 C3.F 3,4
101 EXM1 C3.C 3,4
101 EXM1 C4.C 3,4
101 EXM1 C4.P 3,4
101 EXM1 C5.A 3,4
101 EXM1 C5.B 3,4
101 EXM1 C5.F 3,4
101 EXM1 C5.G 3,4
102 EXM2 C1.A, C1.H, C1.C 5,6
102 EXM2 C4.K 5,6
102 EXM2 C3.L 5,6
102 EXM2 C2.F, C4.C, C4.D, C4.L, C4.M 3,4,5,6
102 EXM2 C1.N 5,6
102 EXM2 C1.L 5,6
102 EXM2 C1P, C2.E, C3.R 5,6
102 EXM2 C1.G, C2.H, C3.N 5,6
102 EXM2 C2.A 3,4
102 EXM2 C3.A 3,4,5,6
102 EXM2 C3.C, C3.D 5,6
102 EXM2 C3.K 5,6
102 EXM2 C4.F 5,6
102 EXM2 C5.H 3,4
102 EXM2 C5.C 3,4
102 EXM2 C5.L 3,4
102 EXM2 C5.M 3,4
102 EXM2 C3.E 3,4
102 EXM2 C3.F 3,4
102 EXM2 C3.C 3,4

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102 EXM2 C4.C 3,4
102 EXM2 C4.P 3,4
102 EXM2 C5.A 3,4
102 EXM2 C5.B 3,4
102 EXM2 C5.F 3,4
102 EXM2 C5.G 3,4
103 EXM3 C1.A, C1.H, C1.C 5,6
103 EXM3 C4.K 5,6
103 EXM3 C3.L 5,6
103 EXM3 C2.F, C4.C, C4.D, C4.L, C4.M 3,4,5,6
103 EXM3 C1.N 5,6
103 EXM3 C1.L 5,6
103 EXM3 C1P, C2.E, C3.R 5,6
103 EXM3 C1.G, C2.H, C3.N 5,6
103 EXM3 C2.A 3,4
103 EXM3 C3.A 3,4,5,6
103 EXM3 C3.C, C3.D 5,6
103 EXM3 C3.K 5,6
103 EXM3 C4.F 5,6
103 EXM3 C5.H 3,4
103 EXM3 C5.C 3,4
103 EXM3 C5.L 3,4
103 EXM3 C5.M 3,4
103 EXM3 C3.E 3,4
103 EXM3 C3.F 3,4
103 EXM3 C3.C 3,4
103 EXM3 C4.C 3,4
103 EXM3 C4.P 3,4
103 EXM3 C5.A 3,4
103 EXM3 C5.B 3,4
103 EXM3 C5.F 3,4
103 EXM3 C5.G 3,4
104 EXM4 C1.A, C1.H, C1.C 5,6
104 EXM4 C4.K 5,6

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104 EXM4 C3.L 5,6
104 EXM4 C2.F, C4.C, C4.D, C4.L, C4.M 3,4,5,6
104 EXM4 C1.N 5,6
104 EXM4 C1.L 5,6
104 EXM4 C1P, C2.E, C3.R 5,6
104 EXM4 C1.G, C2.H, C3.N 5,6
104 EXM4 C2.A 3,4
104 EXM4 C3.A 3,4,5,6
104 EXM4 C3.C, C3.D 5,6
104 EXM4 C3.K 5,6
104 EXM4 C4.F 5,6
104 EXM4 C5.H 3,4
104 EXM4 C5.C 3,4
104 EXM4 C5.L 3,4
104 EXM4 C5.M 3,4
104 EXM4 C3.E 3,4
104 EXM4 C3.F 3,4
104 EXM4 C3.C 3,4
104 EXM4 C4.C 3,4
104 EXM4 C4.P 3,4
104 EXM4 C5.A 3,4
104 EXM4 C5.B 3,4
104 EXM4 C5.F 3,4
104 EXM4 C5.G 3,4
105 EXM5 C1.A, C1.H, C1.C 5,6
105 EXM5 C4.K 5,6
105 EXM5 C3.L 5,6
105 EXM5 C2.F, C4.C, C4.D, C4.L, C4.M 3,4,5,6
105 EXM5 C1.N 5,6
105 EXM5 C1.L 5,6
105 EXM5 C1P, C2.E, C3.R 5,6
105 EXM5 C1.G, C2.H, C3.N 5,6
105 EXM5 C2.A 3,4
105 EXM5 C3.A 3,4,5,6

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 105 EXM5 C3.C, C3.D 5,6
105 EXM5 C3.K 5,6
105 EXM5 C4.F 5,6
105 EXM5 C5.H 3,4
105 EXM5 C5.C 3,4
105 EXM5 C5.L 3,4
105 EXM5 C5.M 3,4
105 EXM5 C3.E 3,4
105 EXM5 C3.F 3,4
105 EXM5 C3.C 3,4
105 EXM5 C4.C 3,4
105 EXM5 C4.P 3,4
105 EXM5 C5.A 3,4
105 EXM5 C5.B 3,4
105 EXM5 C5.F 3,4
105 EXM5 C5.G 3,4
106 Reserved For Future Use —
107 SHM J1.A, J1.E 6
108 SHM J3.G (PWM) 6
109 SHM J3.M(PWM) 6
110 SHM J3.F 5,6
111 SHM J3.K 5,6

Table 1 J1587 SIDs for Bulkhead Module (BHM) MID 164

J1939 SPNs for Bulkhead Module (BHM) SA 33

SPN Description Possible

FMI
70 Parking Brake Switch 2
80 Washer Fluid Level 2
84 Wheel Based Vehicle Speed 19
96 Fuel Level 19
97 Water In Fuel Indicator 19
163 Transmission Current Range 12,19

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177 Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor 3,4
523 Transmission Current Gear 12,19
524 Transmission Selected Gear 12,19
597 ABS Service Brake Switch 2
598 Clutch Switch 7
879 Front Left Turn Signals Output Fault 5,6
881 Front Right Turn Signals Output Fault 5,6
882 Park/Marker Lights Output Fault 4,5,6
973 Engine Retarder Selection 19
1487 Backlighting Dimmer Switch Fault 7
1550 A/C Clutch Output Fault 5,6
2003 Missing Transmission CAN Message 9
2071 Missing Chassis Module CAN Message 9
6891 ID/Marker/Clearance Lamps—HW Override Output Fault 5,6
6892 Upper Right Tail Lamp Output Fault 5,6
6893 Upper Left Tail Lamp Output Fault 5,6
6894 Rear Passenger Dome Lamp Output Fault 6
6895 Front Passenger Dome Lamp Output Fault 6
6896 Right Side Air/Electric Entrance Door—Close—Output 6
Fault
6897 Right Side Air/Electric Entrance Door—Open—Output 6
Fault
6898 Right Side Turn Signal Output Fault 5,6
6900 Left Side Turn Signal Output Fault 5,6
6901 Stepwell Lights Output Fault 5,6
6902 Left Upper Back-up Lamp Output Fault 5,6
6903 Right Upper Back-up Lamp Output Fault 5,6
6904 Rear Right Turn Signal Output Fault 5,6
6905 Rear Left Turn Signal Output Fault 5,6
6906 PTO 2 No Feedback Fault 7
6907 PTO 2 Feedback Fault 7
6908 PTO 1 No Feedback Fault 7
6909 PTO 1 Feedback Fault 7
6910 Axle Lift 2 No Feedback Fault 7

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6911 Axle Lift 2 Feedback Fault 7
6912 Remote Bucket Switch Stuck Fault 7
6915 Lamp and Gauge Ignition Output Fault 4,5,6
6916 BHM/ICU3-M2 Wiper Park CAN Message Mismatch 2
6917 BHM/ICU3-M2 Hazard Switch CAN Message Mismatch 2
6918 Missing Smart Switch 7
6919 Duplicate Smart Switch 7
6920 Extra Smart Switch 7
6921 Unknown Keep Awake Fault (modules are kept awake) 7
6922 Wake-up Hardware Fault (modules are kept awake) 7
6923 Wiper Parked Input Fault 7
6924 Stalk Switch Disagreement—Wiper On/Off Input is OFF 2
and Wiper High or Low Input is ON
6925 Stalk Switch Disagreement—Both Wiper High and Wiper 2
Low Inputs are ON
6926 Marker Interrupt Switch Fault 7
6927 Utility Lamp Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6928 Suspension Proportioning No AMU Pressure Feedback 7
6929 Suspension Proportioning Unexpected AMU Pressure 7
Feedback
6930 Suspension Proportioning Solenoid Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6934 Spotlights Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6936 Rear 2 Differential Lock AMU Pressure Feedback Fault 7
6937 Rear 2 Differential Lock Solenoid Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6938 Rear 1 Differential Lock AMU Pressure Feedback Fault 7
6939 Rear 1 Differential Lock Solenoid Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6940 Optional Feature Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6941 Heated Mirrors Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6942 Interaxle AMU Pressure Feedback Fault 7
6943 Interaxle Solenoid Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6944 Fuel Water Separator Heater Output Fault 4,5,6
6945 Front Differential Lock AMU Pressure Feedback Fault 7
6946 Front Differential Lock Solenoid Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6947 Fog Lamp Output Fault 5,6
6954 End of Frame Air No AMU Pressure Feedback 7

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6955 End of Frame Air Unexpected AMU Pressure Feedback 7
6956 End of Frame Air Solenoid Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6957 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Output Fault 5,6
6958 Brake Line Air Dryer Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6959 Axle Shift AMU Pressure Feedback Fault 7
6960 Axle Shift Solenoid Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6961 Axle Lift No AMU Pressure Feedback 7
6962 Axle Lift Unexpected AMU Pressure Feedback 7
6963 Axle Lift Solenoid Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6964 Air Horn Solenoid Output Fault 5,6
6965 BHM VBAT 5 Input Fault 3,4
6966 BHM VBAT 4 Input Fault 3,4
6967 BHM VBAT 3 Input Fault 3,4
6968 BHM VBAT 2 Input Fault 3,4
6969 BHM VBAT 1 Input Fault 3,4
6970 Wiper High Output Fault 5,6
6971 Wiper Low Output Fault 5,6
6972 Stalk Switch Wiper High Input Fault 2
6973 Stalk Switch Wiper Low Input Fault 2
6974 Stalk Switch Wiper On/Off Input Fault 2
6975 ICU3-M2 Wiper Park CAN Feedback Error 2
6976 Washer Pump Output Fault 5,6
6977 Stalk Switch Washer Switch Input Fault 2
6978 Stalk Switch Right Turn Signal Input Fault 2
6979 Stalk Switch Left Turn Signal Input Fault 2
6980 Right Stop Lamp Output Fault 5,6
6981 Left Stop Lamp Output Fault 5,6
6982 Wake-up Hardware Fault 5,6
6983 Starter Relay (Mag Switch) Output Fault 5,6
6984 Ignition System, Accessory Power Outputs Fault 5,6
6985 Ignition System, Ignition Power Outputs Fault 2,5,6
6986 Ignition Switch Fault 7
6987 Tail/Clearance/License Plate Lights Output Fault 5,6
6988 Left Low Beam Output Fault 5,6

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 6989 Right Low Beam Output Fault 5,6
6990 Left High Beam Output Fault 5,6
6991 Right High Beam Output Fault 5,6
6992 Stalk Switch High Beam Input Fault 2
6993 Headlamp Switch Disagreement—Both Park and On 7
Inputs are CLOSED
6994 ICU3-M2 Hazard Switch CAN Feedback Error 19
6995 Horn Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6996 Dome Lamps Switched Power Output Fault 5,6
6997 Cigar Lighter Output Fault 3,4,5,6
6998 Dome Lamps Battery Power Output Fault 5,6
6999 Back-up Lamps/Alarm Output Fault 5,6
7000 Panel Lamp Backlighting PWM Output Fault 3,4,5,6

Table 2 J1939 SPNs for Bulkhead Module (BHM) SA 33

Failure Mode Identifiers

FMI J1939 Description J1587 Description

00 Data valid but above normal operational Data valid but above normal operational range
range—Most severe level (engine overheating)
01 Data valid but below normal operational Data valid but below normal operational range
range—Most severe level (engine oil pressure too low)
02 Data erratic, intermittent, or incorrect Data erratic, intermittent, or incorrect
03 Voltage above normal or shorted high Voltage above normal or shorted high
04 Voltage below normal or shorted low Voltage below normal or shorted low
05 Current below normal or open circuit Current below normal or open circuit
06 Current above normal or grounded circuit Current above normal or grounded circuit
07 Mechanical system not responding or out of Mechanical system not responding properly
adjustment
08 Abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period Abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period
09 Abnormal update rate Abnormal update rate
10 Abnormal rate of change Abnormal rate of change
11 Root cause not known Failure mode not identifiable
12 Bad intelligent device or component Bad intelligent device or component
13 Out of Calibration Out of Calibration

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15 Data valid but above normal operational Reserved for future assignment by the SAE
range—Least severe level Subcommittee
16 Data valid but above normal operational —
range—Moderately severe level
17 Data valid but below normal operational —
range—Least severe level
18 Data valid but below normal operational —
range—Moderately severe level
19 Received network data in error —
20 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
21 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
22 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
23 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
24 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
25 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
26 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
27 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
28 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
29 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
30 Reserved for SAE Assignment —
31 Not available or condition exists —

Table 3 Failure Mode Identifiers

Specifications
400

Specifications
For an isometric view of the Bulkhead Module, see Fig. 1.
For a side view of the Bulkhead Module with pinout assignments, see Fig. 2.

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 1. Connection B1, Forward Chassis Harness
2. Connection B2, Engine Harness
3. Connection B3, Frontwall Harness
4. Connection B4, Frontwall Harness
5. Frontwall
6. Connection B5, Dash Harness
7. Connection B6, Dash Harness
8. Connection B7, Dash Harness
Figure 1 Bulkhead Module (isometric view)

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 1. Connection B1, Forward Chassis Harness
2. Connection B2, Engine Harness
3. Connection B3, Frontwall Harness
4. Connection B4, Frontwall Harness
5. Connection B5, Dash Harness
6. Connection B6, Dash Harness
7. Connection B7, Dash Harness
Figure 2 Bulkhead Module (side view) With Pinout Assignments
For connector B1 forward chassis harness pinouts, see Table 1.
For connector B2 engine harness pinouts, see Table 2.
For connector B3 frontwall harness pinouts, see Table 3.
For connector B4 frontwall harness pinouts, see Table 4.
For connector B5 dash harness pinouts, see Table 5.
For connector B6 dash harness pinouts, see Table 6.
For connector B7 dash harness pinouts, see Table 7.
For power supply fuses and associated outputs for the Bulkhead Module, see Table 8.

Connector B1 Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts

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 Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type
B1-A Fuel Level Sensor Input Analog Input
B1-B Module Wake-up Signal Digital Input/Output
B1-C Driver's Side Window Sash Input Digital Input
B1-D — —
B1-E Ground Power Ground
B1-F Fuel/Water Sensor Ignition Power Digital Output
B1-G Fuel Level Sensor Ground Signal Ground
B1-H J1587+ Data Bus Data Bus
B1-J Battery Power (VBAT5) Power
B1-K Heater Booster Pump Digital Output
B1-L Left High Beam Digital Output
B1-M Fuel/Water Separator Digital Input
(Spare Digital Input 5)
B1-N Battery Power (VBAT3) Power
B1-P ABS Ignition Power Digital Output
B1-R Left Low Beam Digital Output
B1-S J1587– Data Bus Data Bus

Table 1 Connector B1 Forward Chassis Harness Pinouts

Connector B2 Engine Harness Pinouts

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type

B2-A J1587+ Data Bus Data Bus
B2-B J1939+ Data Bus Data Bus
B2-C J1587+ Data Bus Data Bus
B2-D J1587– Data Bus Data Bus
B2-E — —
B2-F — —
B2-G Neutral Signal from Transmission Digital Input
B2-H J1587– Data Bus Data Bus
B2-J J1939– Data Bus Data Bus
B2-K Engine ECU Ignition Power Digital Output
B2-L Transmission ECU Ignition Power Digital Output

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 B2-M A/C Clutch Digital Output
B2-N — —
B2-P Alternator Charging Digital Input

Table 2 Connector B2 Engine Harness Pinouts

Connector B3 Frontwall Harness Pinouts

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type

B3-A J1939– Data Bus Data Bus
B3-B J1939+ Data Bus Data Bus
B3-C Wiper Parked Position Digital Input
B3-D Main Battery Power (VBAT1) Power
B3-E Horn Digital Output
B3-F Wiper Motor High Speed Digital Output
B3-G Washer Pump Digital Output
B3-H Wiper Motor Low Speed Digital Output

Table 3 Connector B3 Frontwall Harness Pinouts

Connector B4 Frontwall Harness Pinouts

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type

B4-A Air Filter Restriction/Spare Digital Digital Input
Input 9
B4-B Starter Relay Digital Output
B4-C Ground Ground
B4-D Hydraulic Brake Lamp Signal Digital Input
B4-E Stepwell Light, Front Entrance Door Digital Output
B4-F — —
B4-G Main Battery Power (VBAT2) Power
B4-H Module Wake-up Signal Digital Input/Output
B4-J — —
B4-K Main Battery Power (VBAT4) Power
B4-L Washer Fluid Level Digital Input

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 (Spare Digital Input 8)
B4-M — —

Table 4 Connector B4 Frontwall Harness Pinouts

Connector B5 Dash Harness Pinouts

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type

B5-A Buzzer, Rear Emergency Door Digital Output
B5-B Dome Lamps (PWM) Digital Output
B5-C — —
B5-D Instrument Cluster Wake-up Digital Input/Output
B5-E Left Rear Turn Lamp Digital Output
B5-F ID/Marker Lights Digital Output
B5-G Right Rear Turn Lamp Digital Output
B5-H Panel Lamp Backlighting (PWM) Digital Output

Table 5 Connector B5 Dash Harness Pinouts

Connector B6 Dash Harness Pinouts

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type

B6-A1 Ignition Switch ACCESSORY Digital Input
Position
B6-A2 Module Wake-up Signal Digital Input/Output
B6-A3 Ignition Switch ON Digital Input
B6-A4 — —
B6-A5 Ignition Switch CRANK Digital Input
B6-A6 Warning System Activation Digital Input
B6-A7 Rear Emergency Door Latch Digital Input
B6-A8 VCU Ignition Power Digital Output
B6-A9 HVAC/Radio Accessory Power Digital Output
B6-A10 Radio Accessory Power Digital Output
B6-A11 J1587– Data Bus Data Bus
B6-A12 J1587+ Data Bus Data Bus

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 B6-B1 Horn Switch Digital Input
B6-B2 Top of Clutch Switch Digital Input
(Spare Digital Input 7)
B6-B3 Bottom of Clutch Switch Digital Input
(Spare Digital Input 6)
B6-B4 — —
B6-B5 Panel Lamps Increase Digital Input
B6-B6 Panel Lamps Decrease Digital Input
B6-B7 A/C Clutch Request Digital Input
B6-B8 Hazard Switch Digital Input
B6-B9 Headlamp Switch PARK Position Digital Input
B6-B10 Headlamp Switch ON Position Digital Input
B6-B11 Headlamp Switch ON 2 Position Digital Input
B6-B12 — —

Table 6 Connector B6 Dash Harness Pinouts

Connector B7 Dash Harness Pinouts

Connector Pin Signal Name Signal Type

B7-A1 Panel Lamps (Smart Switch) Digital Output
B7-A2 Smart Switch 3 ID 1 Analog Input
B7-A3 Smart Switch 3 ID 2 Analog Input
B7-A4 Smart Switch 3 Input Analog Input
B7-A5 Smart Switch 3 Indicator Digital Output
B7-A6 Smart Switch 4 ID 1 Analog Input
B7-A7 Smart Switch 4 ID 2 Analog Input
B7-A8 Smart Switch 4 Input Analog Input
B7-A9 Smart Switch 4 Indicator Digital Output
B7-A10 Smart Switch 5 ID 1 Analog Input
B7-A11 Smart Switch 5 ID 2 Analog Input
B7-A12 — —
B7-B1 Smart Switch 1 ID 1 Analog Input
B7-B2 Smart Switch 1 ID 2 Analog Input
B7-B3 Smart Switch 1 Input Analog Input

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 B7-B4 Smart Switch 1 Indicator Digital Output
B7-B5 Smart Switch 2 ID 1 Analog Input
B7-B6 Smart Switch 2 ID 2 Analog Input
B7-B7 Smart Switch 2 Input Analog Input
B7-B8 Smart Switch 2 Indicator Digital Output
B7-B9 Ground Signal Ground
B7-B10 Smart Switch 5 Indicator Digital Output
B7-B11 Smart Switch 5 Input Analog Input
B7-B12 — —

Table 7 Connector B7 Dash Harness Pinouts

Power Supply Fuses and Associated Outputs for the Bulkhead Module

BHM Power Input BHM Fuse Supplying BHM Outputs Supplied BHM Output
Power BHM Power Input Pin
Input Pin

Power In Power Out

VBAT1 B3.D Fuse 22 (30A) Buzzer for Emergency Doors B5.A
Battery (Smart Switches) B7.A12
Ignition (VCU) B6.A8
Ignition (Engine) B2.K
Ignition (ABS) B1.P
Ignition (Trans) B2.L
Fuel Water Sensor Power B1.F
Dome Lamps Switched B5.B
Left Low Beam B1.R
A/C Clutch B2.M
Smart Switch 1 Indicator B7.B4
Smart Switch 2 Indicator B7.B8
Smart Switch 3 Indicator B7.A5
Smart Switch 4 Indicator B7.A9
Smart Switch 5 Indicator B7.B10
VBAT2 B4.G Fuse 20 (30A) Accessory (HVAC) B6.A9
Accessory (Radio) B6.A10

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 Wake-up (Instrument Cluster) B5.D
Left High Beam B1.L
Wiper High B3.F
Horn B3.E
VBAT3 B1.N Fuse 18 (30A) Wiper Low B3.H
Right Rear Turn Lamp B5.G
Panel Lamps B5.H
Panel Lamps (Smart Switch) B7.A1
VBAT4 B4.K Fuse 15 (30A) Clearance Lamps B5.C
Heater Booster Pump B1.K
[FOOTNOTE: This
output supplies
power to the
Chassis Module
pass-through for
the tail lamps,
license plate lamp,
and trailer tail lamp
relay. ]

Washer Pump B3.G

ID/Marker/Clearance Lights B5.F
VBAT5 B1.J Fuse 7 (30A) Left Rear Turn Lamp B5.E / B4.M
Stepwell Light, Front Entrance Door B4.F
Stepwell Light, Front Entrance Door B4.E

Table 8 Power Supply Fuses and Associated Outputs for the Bulkhead Module

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